Filter & Sort
Standing Their Ground
A gathering of presidents from more conservative Christian colleges discusses what to do about controversies surrounding gay and lesbian students.
Make It Mandatory?
New study finds that community college students often don't take advantage of academic support that could help get them to graduation. The solution may be to make those offerings required.
Big Data's Arrival
An ambitious research project is proving the payoffs of predictive analytics in higher ed, and early findings overturn conventional wisdom about student success.
A Wall of Civility
Five interactive screens at the University of Florida aim to encourage students to debate contentious issues politely. The early returns are good.
No Identity Crisis
At Elmhurst College, most applicants are answering an optional question about sexual orientation.
Hazing Beyond the Frat House
Most people know hazing happens outside fraternities and sororities. But a tragedy at Florida A&M makes it harder to ignore.
How to Define Disability
Federal appeals court rejects suit by woman kicked out of medical school, and backs college groups on issues related to bias claims.
The 'Boy Problem' Examined
Girls of most racial groups are outpacing their brothers in attaining college degrees by almost 15 percent, a University of Michigan study shows.